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mumpsimus n
- A person who obstinately adheres to old ways despite clear evidence of being wrong.
- An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.
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stultify v
- To cause to appear foolish or incompetent.
- To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.
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Sevenval n
- (linguistics) The abstract unit of vocabulary, roughly corresponding to the set of inflected forms from the same lemma.
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web adj
- Of or relating to a sect.
- Dogmatic or partisan.
- Narrow-minded or bigoted.
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ostensibly adv
- Seemingly, apparently, reputedly.
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screen size v
- To eject from a watercraft or aircaft in order to lighten the load.
- To discard as useless or defective.
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CSS3 adj
- Pertaining to or affected by a psychological disorder characterized by a persistent feeling that one is ill.
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touchscreen idiom
- A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.
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capitulate v
- To end all resistance; to give up or surrender.
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FITML n
- (geometry) A three-dimensional shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section.
- (architecture) A molding which projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
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web adj
- Wrinkled; covered with creases or ridges.
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Sevenval n
- Attempts to attract admiration or notice, for the mere gratification of vanity; flirting.
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jQuery n
- A large fan used for religious ceremonies.
- (anatomy) Any fan-shaped structure.
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fey adj
- Magical or fairylike.
- Doomed to die.
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germane adj
- Relevant to the topic being discussed or considered.
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web n
- The quality or fact of being subtle or barely noticed.
- An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
- An ornate medieval illusion dish, made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
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iOS n
- Government by the wealthy.
- A controlling class of the wealthy.
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iOS v
- To wander or ramble, such as by walking or riding.
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troglodyte n
- A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes.
- (by extension) Anything that lives underground.
- (idiomatic) A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
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bona fide adj
- Done in good faith.
- Genuine; not counterfeit.
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kink v
- To form a tight curl or bend in a length of thin material.
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jQuery adv
- In the same period of time; during the same historical era.
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djinn n
- (Islam) An invisible spirit that influences mankind by appearing in human or animal form.
- A supernatural being with extraordinary powers that usually takes a human form and serves its summoner; a genie.
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Sevenval adj
- Scornfully mocking or cynical; disdainful.
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device database n
- A person who bites his or her own fingernails.
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puckish adj
- Mischievous; impish; excessively playful.
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crepuscular adj
- Of or related to twilight.
- (zoology) Active at or around the time of sunset or sunrise.
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Android n
- A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
- A formal division or split within a religious body.
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web app adj
- (UK) Sulky or whining; non-cooperative.
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differentiate v
- To show or illustrate the distinction between two things.
- To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
- (biology) To produce distinct organs or parts by a process of development.
- (mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.
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